Accomplishments

The Specialist Association:

Was instrumental in establishing regular meetings with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Associate Director to discuss how the Texas Extension Specialists Association can support Extension and to communicate concerns and suggestions from the membership to Administration.

Developed and presented to the Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension guidelines for the Extension Specialists Career Ladder System for professorial rank and promotion. The Texas Extension Specialist Association continues to provide input regarding this process to Administration.

Was instrumental in encouraging Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Administration to establish a committee leading to the development of a career ladder system for rank and promotion of Extension assistants and associates.

Increased awareness of opportunities for consulting and outside employment, clarification of guidelines and development of frequently asked questions.

Developed and presented to the Extension Associate Director an appeals process which outlines procedures to guarantee fair treatment of specialists who challenge performance ratings, employment termination or conflict with supervisors.

Was instrumental in obtaining approval of the procedure for blanket travel authorizations for campus-based faculty.

Established an annual awards program recognizing the outstanding efforts of a county extension agent in each program area and a “Friend of Extension.”

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